LOOK: ‘Ossan’s Love Returns’ Releases Character Posters for January 2024 Premiere

BL Japan

2023-11-21
17:04

In the falling snow, ‘Ossan’s Love -Returns-‘ is set to premiere on January 05, 2024!

Along with the announcement of the premiere date of the sequel, the new snowy character visuals of all the cast members were released. It has also been decided that all of the regular cast members will return. This series, featuring Haruta, Maki, and Musashi, will be where they navigate the complexities of family, marriage, and unconventional expressions of love, all while involving the people around them.

From the top-left: Masamune Takegawa, Choko, Utamaro Kuribayashi, Ryota Maki, Soichi Haruta, Musashi Kurosawa, Chizu Arai, Maika Arai, Teppei Arai

Masamune Takegawa (Hidekazu Majima) struggles in his pursuit of love, feeling lost and anxious about the future. Despite having no marriage plans, he begins to see Maki as the “ideal ex-boyfriend.”
Choko Kuribayashi (Nene Otsuka) finds solace in Vietnamese idols to escape the cold war with her stepmother.
Utamaro Kuribayashi (Daichi Kaneko) conquers the age difference and marries Choko Kuribayashi (Nene Otsuka). Currently residing in two households with her mother, Choko grapples with the challenge of a “mother-in-law problem.”
Chizu Arai (Rio Uchida) is now a hardworking single mom raising her 3-year-old son after a rapid marriage, childbirth, and quick divorce.
Maika Arai (Shuko Ito) and Teppei Arai (Kazuya Kojima), a married couple blessed with two children, make an appearance as well.
Teppei Arai’s (Kazuya Kojima) “Izakaya Wandaho” maintains its quirky menu and songs that struggle to attract customers. Nevertheless, this setting promises to be a lively place where everyone comes together.

“What does it mean to fall in love with someone?” questions Soichi Haruta, an unpopular single office worker portrayed by Kei Tanaka. Alongside him is Musashi Kurosawa, an elderly man concealing his genuinely tender and girlish heart, showcasing a surprising blend of handsomeness and charm, portrayed by Kotaro Yoshida. The much-anticipated sequel will unfold the dream newlywed life of Harutan and Maki, now in their forties. Despite their previous happy days, both now find themselves entangled in the demands of responsible roles within the company, leading to frequent fights over small matters. Enter Mr. Musashi, who had taken early retirement and had taken a new career as a housekeeper. Five years have passed since the days when bosses and subordinates were vying for Haruta’s attention. In this narrative, roles have shifted, and a new dynamic emerges — a “mother-in-law battle” takes center stage!

The sequel ‘Ossan’s Love Returns’ will be released on January 05, 2024, next year on local TV station TV Asahi’s Friday night drama time slot! What kind of story awaits to unfold in this sequel? Please stay tuned to BLtai for further updates regarding its international release!

Sources: (1) (2)